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The Franklin County School System is seeking school bus drivers due to a shortage that has led the system to combine some routes and alter how children are dropped off. (Photo by Sinclair)

The Franklin County School System is seeking school bus drivers due to a shortage that has led the system to combine some routes and alter how children are dropped off. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Shortage of school bus drivers causes route changes

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County is in need of school bus drivers. The school district has 61 bus routes and 15 vacancies, Transportation Director Ray Hamilton explained to the board of education Thursday night.
The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is holding a 60s Block Party Aug. 20 at the gazebo.

The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is holding a 60s Block Party Aug. 20 at the gazebo.

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‘60s Block Party set for Saturday at gazebo

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Downtown is getting groovy for its free end of summer event. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is holding a 60s Block Party 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at the gazebo, and downtown businesses are taking part in the fun.
The new elementary school will replace Royston Elementary School and will be built on land just outside of Carnesville at 5670 State Road 145 that the school board purchased last month.

The new elementary school will replace Royston Elementary School and will be built on land just outside of Carnesville at 5670 State Road 145 that the school board purchased last month.

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New school to receive $1.2 million in state funds

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Franklin County Schools is estimated to receive nearly $1.2 million in state capital outlay funds for the new elementary school project.
(Photo by LochLaur Photography)

(Photo by LochLaur Photography)

‘Forever Plaid’ on stage this weekend

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
LAVONIA – Savannah River Productions presents Forever Plaid Aug. 19-21 and Aug. 26-28. The show is a comedic musical revue featuring a four-part harmony guy group killed on the way to their first big gig.
Chuck Colquitt has been serving as acting superintendent for Franklin County Schools.

Chuck Colquitt has been serving as acting superintendent for Franklin County Schools.

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BOE ups Colquitt salary for extra duties

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Chuck Colquitt is getting an extra compensation for serving as acting superintendent.
Workers continue to install new accessible playground equipment at Lavonia Memorial Park. (Photo by Sinclair)

Workers continue to install new accessible playground equipment at Lavonia Memorial Park. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Accessible playground to open soon at Lavonia park

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — Children of any ability will be able to play together on the playground at Lavonia Memorial Park very soon.
Tripp Witherell gives Amber Adams high tens during physical education class at Carnesville Elementary School. He is one of the students Adams is working with in the Adaptive PE program. (Photo by Sinclair)

Tripp Witherell gives Amber Adams high tens during physical education class at Carnesville Elementary School. He is one of the students Adams is working with in the Adaptive PE program. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Adaptive PE program debuts in schools

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Carnesville — Amber Adams has a passion for her new role in the special education department. She is in the beginning stages of implementing an adaptive physical education program and bringing Special Olympics back to the county.
The 1992 Franklin County Lions football team made the state quarterfinals and was the most successful in school history. The close-knit team was led by 16 seniors that included (front, from left) Elvin Brown, Eric Barnes, Jay Baskins, Robert Duncan, Erick Parson, (back) James McGee, Tarus Winters and Bob Whitworth.

The 1992 Franklin County Lions football team made the state quarterfinals and was the most successful in school history. The close-knit team was led by 16 seniors that included (front, from left) Elvin Brown, Eric Barnes, Jay Baskins, Robert Duncan, Erick Parson, (back) James McGee, Tarus Winters and Bob Whitworth.

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‘92 Lions a special team that made quarterfinals

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   The 2022 football season marks the 30th anniversary of the most accomplished team in Franklin County football history. The 1992 Lions went on a run to the state quarterfinals that still lives in the memories of its coach and players.
Franklin County voters will be asked in November to extend the county’s special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for six more years.

Franklin County voters will be asked in November to extend the county’s special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for six more years.

SPLOST on ballot

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Shane Scoggins Publisher   CARNESVILLE – Franklin County voters will be asked in November to extend the county’s special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for six more years. County commissioners voted Wednesday morning to call for the special referendum and place it on the Nov.
Lavonia Elementary School Principal Brad Roberts welcomes students as they get off the bus on the first day of school Friday. (Photo by Sinclair)

Lavonia Elementary School Principal Brad Roberts welcomes students as they get off the bus on the first day of school Friday. (Photo by Sinclair)

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Schools report good start to new year

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Samantha Sinclair Staff Writer   Lavonia — After making the morning announcements, Principal Brad Roberts walked out into the main hall of Lavonia Elementary School, and looked at the time. “Up and rolling at 8:06 a.m.,” he said.